BS in Electrical Technology

Area of Study Overview

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The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with an area of study in Electrical Technology is designed for electricians and electrical power or machinery workers. The program enables midcareer adults in the electrical industry meet their educational and professional needs while completing a baccalaureate degree. A total of 18 area of study credits must be from 3000/4000-level courses. The BS degree in Electrical Technology is a 120-credit program.

Degree Requirements

Higher-Level Mathematics above College Algebra

CIS-1070 or above

NOTE:

How Students Earn Credit in the Area of Study:

Almost all of the courses are available online. Students can also transfer approved courses from other institutionally accredited universities.
A total of 18 area of study credits must be from course at the 3000 level or above.

Courses listed in the area of study are offered as a guide. Other courses may also be considered appropriate for the program. The inclusion of similar courses must be reviewed by the evaluation team. Students must submit their program plan for review to ensure that course selection is appropriate for the degree.

Credit Distribution

I. General Education Featured Courses (46 Credits)

TESU Featured Courses are listed as a guide. Other courses may satisfy the areas and can be viewed on our website under General Education Courses. For more information see About Our General Education Program. To plan your program please contact an academic advisor.

A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (15 Credits)

ENC-1010	Writing for Success	3
ENC-1020	Writing for Success II	3
COM-2090	Public Speaking	3
MAT-1210	College Algebra	3
SOS-1100	Fact, Fiction, or Fake? Information Literacy Today	3

For all TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Intellectual and Practical Skills.

B. Civic and Global Leadership (9 Credits)

SOC-1010	Our Changing World: An Introduction to Sociology	3
ETH-2200	Leading the Way: A Path Towards Ethical Leadership	3
POS-1100	American Government	3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Civic and Global Leadership.

C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (15 Credits)

CRJ-2800	Forensic Science	3
HIS-1130	American History I	3
FIL-1100	Exploring American Cinema	3

Select two featured courses from the list below:

SOC-2910	Criminology	3
HIS-1140	American History II	3
HUM-1030	Introduction to the Humanities III: Music	3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Knowledge of Human Cultures.

D. Scientific Knowledge (7 Credits)

CIS-1070	Computer Concepts and Applications	3
PHY-1150	Physics I with Lab	4

II. Electrical Technology (55 Credits)

STA-2010	Principles of Statistics	3
PHY-1160	Physics II with Lab	4
-	Higher-Level Mathematics above College Algebra	3

Electrical Technology Core (21 Credits)

ELE-2110	DC Circuits	3
ELE-2120	AC Circuits	3
ELD-3020	Digital Electronics	3
ELT-3060	Solid State Devices and Circuits	3
APS-4000	Occupational Safety and Health	3
MAN-4350	Project Management	3
APS-4020	Applied Quality Management	3

Electrical Specialty (Complete 21 Credits)

For TESU and other course options, please contact an Advisor.

Capstone

APS-4010

Current Trends and Applications in Applied Science and Technology

III. Electives (19 Credits)

For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.

TESU accepts credits in transfer from accredited institutions as well as non-collegiate providers. View information and resources on where you may find additional learning experiences.

Total Credit Hours: 120